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On southwest Florida’s Paradise Coast, Naples enchants visitors with a charming historic center, world-class dining and museums, and a beautiful setting on the Gulf of Mexico. The nearby Everglades is a sacred reserve with a magical quality that has inspired artists and writers and mobilized politicians and conservationists in its defense. Become engrossed in the history and atmosphere of both places and study the interplay through the centuries between a booming city and a fragile ecosystem.

Highlights

• At the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples, learn about urgent ecological issues facing the region and how conservationist organizations work to resolve them.
• Explore Shark Valley, the "heart of the Everglades," with an expert naturalist and observe one of North America's unique ecosystems.
• Visit the Collier County Museum and Naples Depot Museum to hear the story of the region from prehistory and early human habitation to the frontier era and the arrival of the railroad.

Activity Notes

Walking one to two miles per day on some uneven terrain. Some standing and stair climbing.Coordinated by Road Scholar.

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*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!